Pimientos de Padrón

Pimientos de Padrón are small green peppers from Spain, often sautéed until blistered and seasoned with sea salt, making for a flavorful and addictive vegetarian dish. This simple yet elegant preparation highlights the natural sweetness of the peppers, perfect as a side or appetizer for a Mexican dinner.

Ingredients

• Pimientos de Padrón - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon - 1, for juice and zest
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Rinse the Pimientos de Padrón under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the Pimientos de Padrón to the skillet in a single layer and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are blistered and darkened in spots.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and immediately sprinkle the sea salt over the peppers, tossing to coat.
5. Zest the lemon over the peppers and squeeze half of the lemon juice on top, tossing again.
6. Transfer the peppers to a serving plate and garnish with chopped cilantro and additional lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, aiding in digestion.

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